New Mexico — AI Law & Policy Updates

New Mexico's proposed AI in Government Act would require transparency for AI used in state services and employment, as colleges face faculty backlash over costly AI data contracts and an AI data center proposal in Raton draws opposition. Meanwhile, AI license plate readers are tracking motorists in Taos and Angel Fire, and Anthropic tops an AI safety index despite receiving a C+ grade.

AI in Government Act proposed — Status: Proposed Proposed transparency requirements for AI used in state services and employment. Recent developments: New Mexico colleges are buying into costly AI data contracts ; faculty disapprove — santafenewmexican.com 2026-07-16 Anthropic Tops AI Safety Index , Despite a C+ Grade — bankinfosecurity.com 2026-07-10 AI license plate readers track motorists in Taos , Angel Fire — taosnews.com 2026-07-10 AI data center proposal in Raton draws opposition — santafenewmexican.com 2026-06-22 Full coverage on AI Law Tracker →